Moon Day
Hello everyone,
National Moon
Day on July 20th commemorates the day man first walked on the moon in
1969. NASA reported the moon landing as being “…the single greatest
technological achievement of all time.”On
July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 carried the first humans to the moon. Six
hours after landing on the moon, American Neil Armstrong stepped onto
the lunar surface. He spent two and a half hours outside the spacecraft.
National Moon
Day opens up lots of opportunities to explore and reminisce! Share your
memories of the moon landing. Set up your telescope and explore the
moon’s surface. You can even explore the surface with a telephoto lens.
As you rediscover the moon, start a discussion about space exploration.
How does it impact our world today? Study the plans for future moon
landings, too. What are your thoughts on more moon exploration?
While
you’re celebrating, discover the people behind the moon landing. Share
their stories and celebrate their achievements, too. You can also
celebrate the day by reading books or watching documentaries about the
Apollo 11 mission or those leading up to it.
The day doesn’t just celebrate the
landmark mission. It also celebrates future missions. Private
expeditions are taking humans further into space. Armstrong’s “one small
step for man” inspired imaginations and sparked innovation, too, for
generations to come. Even future moon missions are planned including
manned landings.
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